I am talking about issues and outcomes. So far, Trump has been words. Lots and lots of words. He says “trust me.” I’m not sure I do. Conservatism used to define a set of beliefs, but you are right. It has lost its meaning.
Will Trump cause government to stop intruding into my life?
Will Trump roll back the size of government?
Will Trump promote freedom for all?
We simply don’t know at this point and have to place our faith in him being a man of his word. I just can’t trust him that intimately.
Talk to some of the people who work for him. Mistrust is healthy, you should have that for EVERYBODY, especially for those who aspire to an office of trust.
Trump has said, many times, that we (US gov’t) spend far too much money.
‘Tis hard to intrude / grow / oppress without money.
Of course, Trump may just be speaking of efficiency vs. waste, but he also talks about business being crippled by over-regulation.
It has to be your judgment, made from as much unbiased research as you can do. I’m inclined to believe a shyster would not get as far as Trump has, in business, for as long as he has. It’d catch up to him. But, he certainly is a good salesman.